SEC proposes ban on 'naked' access to stock market

Federal regulators are proposing new requirements for brokerage firms aimed at reining in risk from their trading customers who are able to get split-second access to markets to buy or sell stocks.
JAN 13, 2010
By  Bloomberg
Federal regulators are proposing new requirements for brokerage firms aimed at reining in risk from their trading customers who are able to get split-second access to markets to buy or sell stocks. The Securities and Exchange Commission voted Wednesday to open the proposal for public comment At issue is what is called "unfiltered" or "naked" sponsored access. Brokerages approved to trade on exchanges can rent out access to unregulated clients such as high-frequency traders. Regulators are concerned that electronic errors from such high-speed trading could disrupt markets. The proposed rule would require brokerages to enact controls to reduce risk or error from their sponsored trading customers.

Latest News

The 2025 InvestmentNews Awards Excellence Awardees revealed
The 2025 InvestmentNews Awards Excellence Awardees revealed

From outstanding individuals to innovative organizations, find out who made the final shortlist for top honors at the IN awards, now in its second year.

Top RIA Cresset warns of 'inevitable' recession amid tariff uncertainty
Top RIA Cresset warns of 'inevitable' recession amid tariff uncertainty

Cresset's Susie Cranston is expecting an economic recession, but says her $65 billion RIA sees "great opportunity" to keep investing in a down market.

Edward Jones joins the crowd to sell more alternative investments
Edward Jones joins the crowd to sell more alternative investments

“There’s a big pull to alternative investments right now because of volatility of the stock market,” Kevin Gannon, CEO of Robert A. Stanger & Co., said.

Record RIA M&A activity marks strong start to 2025
Record RIA M&A activity marks strong start to 2025

Sellers shift focus: It's not about succession anymore.

IB+ Data Hub offers strategic edge for U.S. wealth advisors and RIAs advising business clients
IB+ Data Hub offers strategic edge for U.S. wealth advisors and RIAs advising business clients

Platform being adopted by independent-minded advisors who see insurance as a core pillar of their business.

SPONSORED Compliance in real time: Technology's expanding role in RIA oversight

RIAs face rising regulatory pressure in 2025. Forward-looking firms are responding with embedded technology, not more paperwork.

SPONSORED Advisory firms confront crossroads amid historic wealth transfer

As inheritances are set to reshape client portfolios and next-gen heirs demand digital-first experiences, firms are retooling their wealth tech stacks and succession models in real time.